What I have noticed is that my meditation practice has required some fine tuning, more attention. I’m able to see that my current situation is allowing me to refine my meditation practice. It is reminding me that perhaps I have dropped a few aspects and been a little hap hazard. Nothing like a real-life Seinfeld episode playing out to remind you that you don’t need to be caught up in the drama. Thank you 2020.
Read MoreI’m not the biggest fan of visiting the dentist. So, after 12 months of resisting some major work I needed to have done, I prepared myself to just get it done. What happened for me on this journey? Well number one was that I had to tune into my thoughts and my responses and embrace them as a personal development lesson. Here’s my findings: 1. Communication, 2. Know your body, 3. Mindfulness, 4. Soothing touch, and 5. Explore the power of your noise cancelling earphones and an audiobook.
Read MoreTiny habits put together help with the end result, the change you want to see. But the habit itself, the tiny change you make, won’t make the habit form into a routine. It is the system of the habit that is key to the transformation. We have to fall in love with the process, and it has to become a part of our identity. In this way the habit becomes about the cycle of refinement and continuous growth, not the end goal.
Read MoreEvery day I go for a walk. I walk to feel the fresh air on my skin, to smell nature and to notice beautiful things around me. I also walk to pause. To pause, stop, refresh and renew. On my walk I’ve been noticing new things, and I’ve been sharing these on social media as a way to share my pause and pass it on to others.
Read MoreI thought perhaps we had moved forward in our notions of self-care and that indeed we require care for our self in order to care for others. Maybe not?
Read MoreAs our brain is hardwired to think and get lost in our ruminations, being present is about noticing what you are doing, thinking, being, saying at this very moment in time.
Read MoreAs I read, learn, practice and explore more about mindfulness, I am appreciative of those who find the concept difficult or have questions or present with challenges. I’m an advocate for exploring these further.
Read MoreWhen we are mindful we better use our strengths. Mindfulness offers the how for the practice of strengths . It reminds us of being intentional.
Read MoreWhen you have a little saying or a supportive word you tell yourself regularly you can view these as a mantra, that is a statement or slogan that energizes and centres you.
Read MoreIs my face red? Is my voice wavering? How will I survive this presentation with everyone looking at me? Nearly every one of us has had one or more of these thoughts when under pressure to perform in the workplace as we lead a team, give a pitch, or even speak in front of others.
Read MoreI have embarked on an experiment to see how I can look at how I use my time and reduce my work hours but also honour the best parts of the day that work for me for creative and think time.
Read MoreIf we are being present with a boundary setting, then we need to be present with the process.
Read MoreBoundary settings are rules, rituals, goals, guidelines or limits that you set for yourself in regards to your personal and/or professional life.
Read MoreIn this post I connect with ideas of self-care to curb perfectionist spiraling out of control. There are 23 strategies for your self-care package to consider.
Read MoreI’m a perfectionist. I have high standards for myself. And my expectations can get so out of hand.
Read MoreHave you come back from end of year festive break email overload? Is your inbox overflowing? Hello, yes, that’s me as well.
Read MoreSelf-care is anything you can do to help your physical, mental or emotional health. There are a variety of, and indeed combination of approaches and strategies you can carry out to help you with this.
Read MoreThis is a great concept. I really like it. And before, you panic and go into all the "what if” scenarios, let's remind ourselves that.
Read MoreMindfulness is not just about meditation. Although a wonderful practice, or strategy if you like
Read MoreEveryone has a horror story it seems about building works and renovations to one’s home. My mindfulness is being challenged with the return of a builder to our home to complete work unfinished and that should have been addressed some time ago.
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